Statement of Governor Deval Patrick

Statement

The following is a statement from Governor Deval Patrick relative to municipal health care legislation.

"My Administration is committed to supporting local services by providing cities and towns with tools to achieve cost savings. Working with the Legislature, we have repeatedly demonstrated that commitment through reform legislation in recent years. Pending legislation regarding municipal health care costs is another example of that commitment, by delivering meaningful savings to municipalities without sacrificing a meaningful role for organized labor in that process.

Since the Legislature's vote on the final budget, municipal officials and labor leaders have agreed to a few improvements to strengthen the bill and better serve both goals.

Therefore, on Monday, I will file those improvements as amendments to the Municipal Health Care Reform outside section of the budget. I understand that both the House and Senate have called formal sessions for Monday, and I look forward to their action on these amendments at that time."

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